Division Asset Protection Manager- Central

Position Summary:

Execute company standards and initiatives to protect company assets in stores throughout the division.

Develop division goals and strategies/action plans for implementation of company/division asset protection (AP) initiatives.

Identify/coordinate AP initiatives in collaboration with corporate/division operations and merchandising management.

Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.


* Bachelors degree


* Store management, merchandising and/or district coordinator


* Knowledge of Kroger enterprise systems


* Working knowledge of CCTV, alarm, access control and locking systems


* Wicklander certified; CPP or CFI certification


* 5+ years retail asset protection in a multi-store format


* Proficient at developing effective solutions to diverse business problems


* Excellent operational, consultation and problem resolution skills


* Success collaborating/influencing across all organizational levels


* High integrity, sound business judgment and ability to maintain confidential information


* Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills



* Serve as subject matter expert and lead the division in execution of company AP/waste management initiatives


* Enable leadership to incorporate AP into operational/merchandising strategy; lead period/quarterly review meetings to focus on achieving AP goals


* Ensure development and implementation of corporate/division best practice programs, policies and strategies on AP/shrink reduction


* Develop and communicate division short/long-term plans and budget to achieve AP goals and monitor key performance indicators to ensure forward progress


* Partner with division leadership to identify/resolve conditions that affect shrink, safety and profitability by establishing programs, auditing for compliance and communicating awareness; analyze store security needs and deploy resources


* Collaborate with key division positions to explore, identify and implement AP initiatives and remedy deficiencies


* Communicate and analyze inventory/bottom 20 results


* Prepare budgets for uniformed/undercover security, capital expenditures, AP associates and expenses


* Interact with the technology team and vendors to ensure AP capital expenditures/repairs are installed to company specifications


* Maintain relationships and represent company interest with local, state and federal law enforcement


* Review/prepare case reports for criminal prosecution and testify in civil, criminal and union hearings


* Travel to stores regularly to ensure execution of AP initiatives; maintain availability after hours and on weekends


* Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports


* Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without re...